FTS Dividend History & Analysis | 4.4% Yield

FTS has a dividend yield of 4.4% and paid 1.84 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 4.37%
Payout Ratio 65.6%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 1.97%
Consistency Lifetime 96.8%
Yield on Cost 5y 4.84%
Payout FCF -
Streak Years 9
Dividend Rating 59.77%
Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis) and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Payout Yield (right) ■ Price (left) ┅┅ Avg Payout Yield

Top Dividend Payers in Electric Utilities

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD YIELD TTM YIELD ON COST 5y
CIG 6,551 M 17.24% 32.56%
ELPC 9,014 M 8.29% 12.02%
ENIC 5,825 M 9.28% 9.41%
ENGI 80,669 M 4.81% 15.90%
ENEL 109,405 M 5.85% 12.46%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD GROWTH RATE CONSISTENCY
PCG 36,205 M 253.55% 75.3%
CEG 103,577 M 40.13% 100.0%
ENGI 80,669 M 29.27% 84.8%
XEL 49,773 M 11.46% 75.3%
NEE 187,830 M 10.14% 80.1%
Quality Dividend Peers in Electric Utilities ENGI Engie S.A.
4.81% Yield ANA Acciona
2.82% Yield
FTS Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of May 2026
EX-DATE RECORD PAYMENT PERIOD DIV/SHARE GROWTH PAYOUT YIELD
2026-05-15 2026-05-15 2026-06-01 Quarterly 0.467 -0.4% 0.83%
2026-02-17 2026-02-17 2026-03-01 Quarterly 0.469 +3.2% 0.83%
2025-11-17 2025-11-17 2025-12-01 Quarterly 0.4544 +2.1% 0.88%
2025-08-19 2025-08-19 2025-09-01 Quarterly 0.445 +0.9% 0.89%
2025-05-16 2025-05-16 2025-06-01 Quarterly 0.441 +1.6% 0.94%
2025-02-18 2025-02-18 2025-03-01 Quarterly 0.434 -0.7% 0.98%
2024-11-18 2024-11-18 2024-12-01 Quarterly 0.437 +0.9% 1%
2024-08-20 2024-08-20 2024-09-01 Quarterly 0.433 -0.2% 0.99%
2024-05-16 2024-05-17 2024-06-01 Quarterly 0.434 -0.5% 1.07%
2024-02-15 2024-02-16 2024-03-01 Quarterly 0.436 +1.2% 1.13%
2023-11-16 2023-11-17 2023-12-01 Quarterly 0.431 +3.4% 1.04%
2023-08-18 2023-08-21 2023-09-01 Quarterly 0.417 -0.7% 1.05%
2023-05-16 2023-05-17 2023-06-01 Quarterly 0.42 -0.9% 0.93%
2023-02-14 2023-02-15 2023-03-01 Quarterly 0.424 -0.5% 1.03%
2022-11-16 2022-11-17 2022-12-01 Quarterly 0.426 +2.9% 1.08%
2022-08-18 2022-08-19 2022-09-01 Quarterly 0.414 0% 0.88%
2022-05-16 2022-05-17 2022-06-01 Quarterly 0.414 -1.4% 0.86%
2022-02-14 2022-02-15 2022-03-01 Quarterly 0.42 -1.9% 0.92%
2021-11-16 2021-11-17 2021-12-01 Quarterly 0.428 +7% 0.96%
2021-08-18 2021-08-19 2021-09-01 Quarterly 0.4 -3.6% 0.87%
2021-05-14 2021-05-17 2021-06-01 Quarterly 0.415 +4.3% N/A
2021-02-12 2021-02-16 2021-03-01 Quarterly 0.398 +3.1% N/A
2020-11-17 2020-11-18 2020-12-01 Quarterly 0.386 +6.9% N/A
2020-08-18 2020-08-19 2020-09-01 Quarterly 0.361 +6.5% N/A
2020-05-14 2020-05-15 2020-06-01 Quarterly 0.339 -5.8% N/A
2020-02-14 2020-02-18 2020-03-01 Quarterly 0.36 -0.3% N/A
2019-11-18 2019-11-19 2019-12-01 Quarterly 0.361 +6.5% N/A
2019-08-19 2019-08-20 2019-09-01 Quarterly 0.339 +1.2% N/A
2019-05-16 2019-05-17 2019-06-01 Quarterly 0.335 -1.5% N/A
2019-02-14 2019-02-15 2019-03-01 Quarterly 0.34 -0.6% N/A
2018-11-19 2018-11-20 2018-12-01 Quarterly 0.342 +5.2% N/A
2018-08-20 2018-08-21 2018-09-01 Quarterly 0.325 -2.1% N/A
2018-05-17 2018-05-18 2018-06-01 Quarterly 0.332 -1.8% N/A
2018-02-14 2018-02-15 2018-03-01 Quarterly 0.338 +1.5% N/A
2017-11-17 2017-11-20 2017-12-01 Quarterly 0.333 +5% N/A
2017-08-17 2017-08-21 2017-09-01 Quarterly 0.317 +7.3% N/A
2017-05-17 2017-05-19 2017-06-01 Quarterly 0.2953 -3.5% N/A
2017-02-14 2017-02-16 2017-03-01 Quarterly 0.306 +3% N/A
2016-11-16 2016-11-18 2016-12-01 Quarterly 0.297 +1.7% N/A
2016-08-17 2016-08-19 2016-09-01 Quarterly 0.292 +0.7% N/A
2016-05-16 2016-05-18 2016-06-01 Quarterly 0.29 +7.8% N/A
2016-02-12 2016-02-17 2016-03-01 Quarterly 0.269 -4.3% N/A
2015-11-16 2015-11-18 2015-12-01 Quarterly 0.281 +8.1% N/A
2015-08-17 2015-08-19 2015-09-01 Quarterly 0.26 -23.5% N/A
2015-05-15 0.34 +19.7% N/A
2015-05-14 2015-05-19 2015-06-01 Quarterly 0.284 -2.7% N/A
2015-02-12 2015-02-17 2015-03-01 Quarterly 0.292 +2.5% N/A
2014-10-22 2014-10-24 2014-12-01 Quarterly 0.285 -2.7% N/A
2014-08-13 2014-08-15 2014-09-01 Quarterly 0.293 -0.3% N/A
2014-05-14 2014-05-16 2014-06-01 Quarterly 0.294 0% N/A

FTS Dividend FAQ

What is the Dividend Yield of FTS?

As of May 2026, FTS's dividend yield is 4.37%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.84 USD by the current share price of 56.23.

Does FTS pay a dividend?

As of May 2026, FTS paid a dividend of 1.84 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-05-15 and the payout was 0.467 USD.

How often does FTS pay dividends?

FTS pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, FTS has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-05-15.

FTS dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for FTS for the next payments are between 0.46 (-1.5%) and 0.484 (+3.6%). This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 3.38%.

Will FTS pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.467 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-05-15. The next Ex-Dividend date for Fortis (FTS) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for FTS?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Fortis (FTS) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of FTS?

FTS's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 1.97% per year. Weak growth: FTS's dividend growth is lower than inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of FTS?

FTS's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 4.84%. If you bought FTS's shares at 37.96 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.84 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 4.84% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of FTS?

FTS Payout Consistency is 96.8%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number. Very consistent: Fortis has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does FTS have a good Dividend Yield?

FTS's 4.37% Dividend Yield is considered as good. Make sure the dividend is sustainable: Check the Payouts-Ratio over time.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of FTS?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of FTS is 65.6%. Moderate - Typically an acceptable payout ratio.

What is the Dividend Rating of FTS?

FTS's Overall Dividend Rating is 59.77%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

FTS Outstanding Shares Analysis
The Chart shows the outstanding shares over time per year.
What is the Trend in FTS's Outstanding Shares?

Fortis's outstanding shares have increased by approximately 1.74% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: 93.2%). Neutral: Share count is relatively stable with minor dilution. This has minimal impact on dividend per share calculations.

Has FTS ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Oct 13, 2005 with a ratio of 4:1. This was a forward split: Each share became 4 shares, lowering the price proportionally. The dividend per share was also adjusted downward by the same ratio, so total dividend income remained unchanged.

YEAR NUMBER OF SHARES ANNUAL GROWTH RATE
1997 51,484,000 0%
1998 52,056,000 +1.11%
1999 52,716,000 +1.27%
2000 59,344,000 +12.57%
2001 60,276,000 +1.57%
2002 68,980,000 +14.44%
2003 69,785,100 +1.17%
2004 98,004,700 +40.44%
2005 103,287,300 +5.39%
2006 133,928,000 +29.67%
2007 172,300,000 +28.65%
2008 176,923,100 +2.68%
2009 185,900,000 +5.07%
2010 187,700,000 +0.97%
2011 200,300,000 +6.71%
2012 193,333,300 -3.48%
2013 243,525,000 +25.96%
2014 283,100,000 +16.25%
2015 288,600,000 +1.94%
2016 406,900,000 +40.99%
2017 422,500,000 +3.83%
2018 430,100,000 +1.8%
2019 454,700,000 +5.72%
2020 454,700,000 0%
2021 475,200,000 +4.51%
2022 475,200,000 0%
2023 489,150,000 +2.94%
2024 496,400,000 +1.48%
2025 608,970,600 +22.68%
2026 508,500,000 -16.5%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield

Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.

Payout Ratio

Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.

Payout FCF

Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.

Growth Rate (CAGR)

Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.

Consistency

Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.

Yield on Cost

Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.

Streak

Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.

Dividend Rating

Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-05-21 02:59 UTC